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POSITION SUMMARY:
Y Teen L.I.F.E. provides youth centric programming that inspires a generation of young leaders to change the world. The ideal candidate has a commitment to youth work, asset development and the overall holistic development of teens. Candidate will implement cause-driven and high quality YMCA teen programs and experiences focused on leadership development, college access, career readiness and civic engagement.
Leadership: Supervises teens under the direction of the Program Director or Manager. Makes sound decisions in alignment with YMCA standards. Acts as a role model to the teens by exemplifying the YMCA’s five core values.
Relationship Building: Maintains communication with participants and engages parents. Maintainspositive relations with teen, parents, school personnel, and other staff. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADER)
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.At minimum 21 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest participant.
2.High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
3.CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
4.Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
5.Previous experience with diverse populations.
6.Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
7.Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check as well as independent drug test
8.Clear record to operate driving YMCA buses.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with demonstrated interested in the welfare of children; prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE
Part-time, typically Monday-Friday including day time office hours. Morning/Afternoon/Evening club meetings.
Weekend events
Program runs concurrently with ISD calendar.
Must be available to attend and participate in school program fairs, center based activities and meetings with your director/manager. Details will be provided in advance.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily to an assigned YMCA or school site(s); however, there are occasions when travel to other locations may be expected.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$97k-139k (estimate)
08/02/2024
09/02/2024
ymcahouston.org
CONROE, TX
50 - 100
1886
JIM HAUGEN
$50M - $200M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
WERE CHANGING HOW WE CHANGE HOUSTON You might know us as a gym, but others in the community know us as much more. We exist to bring real change to issues affecting our neighbors. The Y helps inspire youth to thrive, ends isolation in the community, fights inequality, restores hope and reimagines opportunities for its members and the community it serves. That's why we are not a place, we are a purpose. Now were making it easier than ever for you to get involved! Whether on an individual or corporate level, we have an opportunity for you to make an impact.